FxPro Run With Us Race

2017-12-02

The annual FxPro ‘Run with Us’ for the prevention of cancer race in organized for the 9th consecutive year by Dro.Me.A Racing in cooperation with the Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) and Yeri Municipality on 02/12/2017.

The event features a 5 and a 10-km race, 800-m run for children up to the age of 14 plus a short fun walk.

The races will start at 10:00 am at Athalassa National Park in Nicosia (Latsia entrance, 200 m from the park entrance, near the round-about of the Nicosia General Hospital). Registrations for the 5km (for ages 15+) and 10km (for 16+ ages) may only be done online via www.dromearacing.com .
The registration fee is 10Euros for the 5km and 15Euros for the 10km. Race numbers may be picked up prior to the race between 08:30-09:30am. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, as well as a souvenir back pack. The children’s 800m run is free of charge and registration may be done on the day of the event starting at 08:30am. Parental consent is required for those under the age of 18.

The 10-km race is dedicated in memory of Kostakis Loucaides, a former BoD member of the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) and former champion athlete. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Pasykaf Cyprus.

The aim of the event is to promote social sports to the local society, boost sports culture and pave the way towards a more active lifestyle in an effort to prevent severe diseases such as cancer.

Major Sponsor of the event is FxPro and it is supported by the CSO, The Junior & Senior School and it is under the auspices of KOEAS. The event sponsor is Webarts.